MTR reports preliminary causes of two Lam Tin incidents
The operator says it has checked similar equipment; the bureau gave MTR a month to report, and MTR must allocate HK$4.8 million to the service performance rebate account.
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Driver rescued after car overturns in Clear Water Bay
Reports said he swerved to avoid a dog before the car left the road; he was later taken to hospital conscious.
Kwai Chung Hospital patient admits sexual offence against fellow patient
The 26-year-old fellow patient had moderate intellectual disability; sentencing was adjourned for a trauma report.
Police seize about 2,750 litres at suspected illegal fuel station in Tin Shui Wai
The site was near homes and lacked dedicated fire-safety equipment, police and the Hong Kong Fire Services Department said.
Security guard falls from building onto platform in To Kwa Wan
The man, reported to be about 60, was conscious when taken to hospital; the fall was said to have damaged a 13th-floor water pipe.
Police seize about 2,400 litres from suspected illegal fuel station
The operation took place in Sha Tau Kok.
Car fire prompts two-way closure on Stanley Village Road
The Transport Department said all lanes were closed between Stanley Beach Road and Carmel Road; the driver escaped and no injuries were reported.
Customs finds three suspected illicit-cigarette storage units in Fo Tan
The seizure included about 1.2 million suspected illicit cigarettes and about 700,000 suspected alternative smoking products; one of three arrested men had been charged.
Two necklaces worth about US$10m reported missing from Stanley home
The pieces were described as a pearl necklace and a diamond necklace; the resident had returned from the UK two days earlier.
Police seize suspected meth worth about HK$20m in Pat Heung
A 46-year-old man was arrested outside the village house; one officer suffered injuries to his hand and face.
Man arrested after alleged cleaver attack injures two in Tin Shui Wai
The attack took place outside a meat stall at Grandeur Terrace Shopping Centre; both victims were conscious when taken to hospital.
Police accompany stray dog along Fanling Highway
Police were called at 7.13am on 29 October after the dog was seen running along the fast lane.
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